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Saturday, April 7, 2012

Hulk Smashes on Command in New Avengers TV Spot

Nine years ago, Ang Lee’s vision of The Hulk left audiences wanting for something less abstract and
more action packed. The Incredible Hulk delivered just that, albeit to a surprisingly muted
response. Given those prior missteps
(though I maintain that Ang’s film is a misunderstood gem) the Green Goliath’s
inclusion in The Avengers is, by all
accounts, being met with great enthusiasm.
I think this lends credence to the theory that the character works
better as part of an ensemble than he does as a solo act, at least from a
cinematic point of view.

The latest TV Spot for the film ends on a very high note for
Hulk fans. It shows Captain America
giving the Jolly Green Giant permission to “Smash.” In response, Hulk gives a menacing grin and proceeds
to do as told. This is the first time I
can recall seeing the character give anything resembling a smile in any of his
big screen incarnations. Surprisingly,
it doesn’t take any of the menace out of him.
If anything, it reflects the audience’s pleasure in watching old Greenie
do what he does best. I hope the
finished film has much more of this in store.

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Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Scott Wilson, deep thinker and blogger extraordinaire. I'm also a published author and proud father. Last but certainly not least, I'm a single (IE Available), but I'm definitely looking to change that. My life is an ongoing work in progress, and I'm always looking to improve.